Intel Core i7-13790F socket: LGA 1700
The Intel Core i7-13790F uses LGA 1700, the 1700-contact LGA socket for Alder Lake and Raptor Lake desktop processors. The 16-core chip at 65 W needs a discrete GPU and a 600 or 700 series board.
- Socket
- LGA 1700
- Launched
- January 2023
- Cores and threads
- 16 and 24
- Base power
- 65 W
- Codename
- Raptor Lake-S
- Segment
- Desktop
- Family
- Intel Core i7
- Clocks
- 2.1 / 5.1 GHz
Intel Core i7-13790F specifications
| Cores | 16 (8 Performance-cores plus 8 Efficient-cores) |
|---|---|
| Threads | 24 |
| Core architecture | Raptor Cove P-cores with Gracemont E-cores (Raptor Lake-S) |
| P-core clocks | 2.1 GHz base, up to 5.1 GHz turbo (5.2 GHz Turbo Boost Max 3.0) |
| E-core clocks | 1.5 GHz base, up to 4.1 GHz turbo |
| Cache | 33 MB Intel Smart Cache (L3) plus 24 MB L2 |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 65 W |
| Maximum turbo power | 219 W |
| Manufacturing process | Intel 7 |
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 or DDR4-3200, dual channel, up to 192 GB |
| PCI Express | PCIe Gen5 and Gen4, up to 20 lanes from the CPU |
| Integrated graphics | None (discrete card required) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | FCLGA1700 |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Core i7-13790F needs a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the LGA 1700 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
LGA 1700 at a glance
| Type | LGA, 1,700 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 45.0 × 37.5 mm |
| Introduced | November 2021 |
| Memory | DDR4 or DDR5, set by the motherboard (one type per board) |
| Cooler mounting holes | 78 × 78 mm |
What the Core i7-13790F is
The Core i7-13790F is the graphics-free 16-core Raptor Lake i7 sold mainly for the China market from the first quarter of 2023. Eight Raptor Cove Performance-cores with hyperthreading plus 8 Gracemont Efficient-cores give 16 cores and 24 threads, with P-cores at 2.1 GHz base and up to 5.1 GHz turbo plus 5.2 GHz on favoured cores. The package carries 33 MB of Smart Cache, more than the 30 MB on the 13700F, with a 65 W base and 219 W turbo for towers with discrete cards.
No integrated graphics means a discrete GeForce or Radeon card is mandatory, which suits gamers who buy graphics anyway. Extra L3 against the 13700F trims latency in play at the same core count. Dual channel DDR5-5600 or DDR4-3200 feeds 16 hybrid threads for play plus background tasks.
Budget gamers in served markets land here for i7 threads with larger cache at F pricing. Sixteen threads at 5.1 GHz turbo keep titles smooth, while i9 parts suit heavier creation. Boards that support Raptor Lake-S cover F parts with the same BIOS. The CPU cooler compatibility by socket guide covers LGA 1700 mounting.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 13790F fits LGA 1700 on 600 and 700 series desktop boards with 78 × 78 mm mounting. B660 and B760 boards cover gaming builds with Raptor Lake-S BIOS support. Board display outputs stay dark without integrated graphics, so monitor cables must attach to the discrete card.
Chipset choice decides USB breadth and slot wiring rather than CPU fit. DDR4 boards reuse older kits for value, while DDR5 boards add bandwidth. Check regional availability, since distribution centres on China retail and system integrators.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR5-5600 or DDR4-3200 in two channels to 192 GB feeds 16 hybrid threads for play. Board wiring fixes the memory type, so kit choice follows the board. Dual channel mode matters for frame stability in CPU-bound scenes.
PCIe Gen5 and Gen4 totalling 20 lanes wire a discrete GPU plus NVMe through board slots. Cooling is a 65 W tower with headroom for 219 W turbo and a 100 C junction limit. Sustained turbo follows case airflow.
Upgrade paths
On LGA 1700 the upward moves stay socketed: i9 Raptor parts add E-cores and cache on the same board where power allows. A discrete GPU step often helps gaming more than cores. The F suffix saves money only when a card is already planned.
Outside graphics-free gaming, UHD 770 parts on LGA 1700 restore display output for office duty. Most 13790F owners add a GPU first.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Core i7-13790F use?
LGA 1700 on 600 and 700 series desktop boards with Raptor Lake-S BIOS support.
Does the 13790F have integrated graphics?
No. A discrete graphics card is required, and board display outputs stay dark.
How is 13790F different from 13700F?
Same 16-core layout but 33 MB L3 against 30 MB, with slightly higher clocks at the same 65 W.
Where is the 13790F sold?
Mainly China retail and system integrators, though grey imports reach other markets.
Sources and verification
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